What You Need

Prep the Jacket

Lay the jacket open with the inside facing up and spread the collar flat.

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Trace the Collar

Place a sheet of wax paper over the collar, and trace the neckline and collar seams.

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Trace the Lapels

Lay one of the lapels flat, and trace the shape on a new piece of wax paper. The inside edge should continue until the lining begins. Check to see if your jacket is symmetrical by flipping this shape over on the opposite lapel. If it fits, your jacket is symmetrical! If it doesn't fit, trace the second side's lapel with a third piece of wax paper.

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Cut out the Shapes

Cut the collar and lapel forms from the wax paper. If your jacket is symmetrical, you will have two shapes. If it's not, you'll have three.

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Trace on the Fabric

Lay the collar form on top of the fabric in the direction of the plaid. Trace the shape with tailor's chalk.

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Cut out the Collar

Remove the wax paper and cut out the collar fabric.

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Trace the Lapel on the Fabric

Place the lapel shape on the fabric and trace in the same manner.

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Trace the Second Lapel

If your jacket is symmetrical, flip the lapel form and trace the second side. If it's not symmetrical, trace the third pattern piece.

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Cut out the Lapels

Cut out the fabric for both lapels.

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Apply Glue to the Collar

Lay the collar flat in its original position. Spread glue near the edges and evenly across the collar.

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Apply the Fabric to the Collar

Lay the plaid collar over the glue and press into place.

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Clean Up the Collar

Carefully trim any excess fabric.

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Apply the Fabric to the Lapels

Repeat the process on each lapel, covering the area in glue and laying down the material.

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Let It Dry

Press the material into place. This is how your fabric should lay on the jacket.